Tools and Materials
*Cheesecloth
*Styrofoam mannequin heads
*Sponge brush
*Watered-down glue or fabric stiffener (such as Stiffy)
*Screw eyes
*Mono-filament
*Removable adhesive hooks (such as Command brand) or painters' tape, to hang
How to Make the Cheesecloth Spirits
Apply a layer of cheesecloth to head,
then generously brush over head and face with glue.
Use hands to smooth the cloth into the facial features.
Don’t brush down the neck; stop at chin level
so the fabric is loose below that.
Repeat until you have 4 layers (each 7 feet long) of cheesecloth.
Let dry thoroughly. (No need to dry between layers.)
Tatter edges of cloth with scissors if desired.
Attach a screw eye with a bit of
glue to the top of the head;
thread with monofilament to hang from hooks.
Styrofoam mannequin heads are sold at wig shops.
They can stand (on their necks),
but suspending them lets the cloth flow freely.
Gonna Try Making These
Found on Martha Stewart site
http://www.marthastewart.com/858108/cheesecloth-spirits?center=0&gallery=858105&slide=852844
6 comments:
Those are AWESOME! Thanks for sharing I think I'll try those too!
Happy to Share....Love to see your Ghosts when you get them done...
I just discovered your blog and I love it. I'll be spending plenty of time looking through your posts. And thank you for the tutorial!
Thanks so much Dean....Enjoy!!
Hi! I was just wondering if you ever ended up making these, and, if so, whether you used watered-down glue or fabric stiffener? I'm planning on making them (already have the mannequin heads) and just trying to decide which to use! :-)
I didn't make them yet but i think watered down glue would work fine and be a bit cheaper...here's a little info on it...
Diluted Glue
Fabric dipped in or painted with diluted glue will become stiff with a shiny finish. Mix equal parts of clear drying white glue or fabric glue and water. Use less water for a harder finish. The mixture requires a long drying time since the glue penetrates the fibers of the fabric but will provide a long-lasting finish.
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